Postcode M38 9BF is located in a major urban area, within the Walkden North ward of Salford in the North West region, and forms part of the Walkden North West area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 99.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Walkden North West is £32,570 per year. The nearest station is Walkden, about 1.4 miles away. There are 15 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Ashtons Field.
Walkden North West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 819 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.
Walkden North West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 99.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 26.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 33.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Walkden North West is £32,570 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 81 ft away from M38 9BF.
Walkden North West near M38 9BF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Walkden located about 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Ashtons Field | Large | Walking directions to Ashtons Field |
| 0.5 mi | St Mary's Park | Small | Walking directions to St Mary's Park |
Based on 137 recent sales, the median property price is £207,500 (about £236 per square foot) in Walkden North area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £495,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 23 | £350,000 | £283 |
| Semi-Detached | 50 | £235,000 | £262 |
| Terraced | 51 | £182,500 | £220 |
| Flats | 13 | £111,500 | £197 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £264,950 | £80,000 | £151,000 | £107,250 |
| 2017 | £263,650 | £73,000 | £173,750 | £100,000 |
| 2018 | £238,500 | £82,000 | £131,000 | £107,000 |
| 2019 | £252,995 | £85,000 | £138,000 | £115,000 |
| 2020 | £272,500 | £86,000 | £219,995 | £115,000 |
| 2021 | £305,000 | £97,000 | £187,000 | £150,000 |
| 2022 | £353,500 | £110,000 | £190,000 | £168,500 |
| 2023 | £337,500 | £110,000 | £215,000 | £161,500 |
| 2024 | £325,000 | £105,000 | £195,000 | £164,000 |
| 2025 | £350,000 | £93,000 | £229,000 | £175,000 |
| 2026 | £355,000 | £125,000 | £275,000 | £196,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £221 | £137 | £172 | £133 |
| 2017 | £213 | £138 | £191 | £127 |
| 2018 | £204 | £144 | £146 | £122 |
| 2019 | £245 | £145 | £176 | £132 |
| 2020 | £248 | £148 | £215 | £139 |
| 2021 | £262 | £156 | £221 | £181 |
| 2022 | £306 | £189 | £223 | £191 |
| 2023 | £292 | £190 | £235 | £193 |
| 2024 | £301 | £177 | £250 | £180 |
| 2025 | £287 | £189 | £252 | £194 |
| 2026 | £287 | £216 | £262 | £232 |
There were 21 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M38 9BF.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Sept 2025 | 290, Cleggs Lane, Manchester, M38 9RQ | Terraced | Leasehold | £100,000 | |
| 09 Mar 2026 | 26, Crescent Drive, Manchester, M38 9QH | Terraced | Freehold | £142,000 | |
| 17 Oct 2025 | 33, Wallbrook Crescent, Manchester, M38 9EE | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £172,000 | |
| 03 Mar 2026 | 153, Eastham Way, Manchester, M38 9QF | Terraced | Freehold | £196,500 | |
| 08 May 2026 | 19, Falcon Drive, Manchester, M38 9SN | Terraced | Freehold | £160,000 |
In the M38 9BF postcode area, located within Walkden North West, there are 15 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M38 9BF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Cleggs Convenience Store | Albany Close, Salford, M38 9GE | Walking directions to Cleggs Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Deccan Fuels | Duke Street, Salford, M38 9RG | Walking directions to Deccan Fuels |
| 0.2 mi | Stumble Inn Convenience Store | Falcon Drive, Salford, M38 9SN | Walking directions to Stumble Inn Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Newbury Convenience Store | 121-123 St James Street, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 9SL | Walking directions to Newbury Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Go Local Convenience Store | 215 Buckley Lane, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 9SH | Walking directions to Go Local Convenience Store |
Annual council tax rates for Salford district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for M38 9BF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Miles Alexander Henderson
Walkden North - Elected 7 May 2026
Yasmin Qureshi
Bolton South and Walkden - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around M38 9BF records about 99 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, public order and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around M38 9BF in Walkden North West is £207,500 (about £236 per square foot) based on 137 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to M38 9BF, including Dukesgate Academy (Good), St James CofE Primary School, Farnworth (Good) and Bridgewater Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
M38 9BF scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 819 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Bolton South and Walkden covering M38 9BF is Yasmin Qureshi (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Miles Alexander Henderson (Reform UK).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.